{"product_id":"pow-07","title":"POW-07 - Powhatan Warrior  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePOW-07 - Powhatan Warrior | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Powhatan Warrior represents an indigenous archer defending his homeland during the period of conflict between the Powhatan peoples and English colonists in early 17th-century Virginia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure depicts a warrior standing with his bow ready to release an arrow, illustrating the importance of archery in Powhatan military traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Powhatan were a confederation of Algonquian-speaking communities occupying the region surrounding the James River and much of eastern Virginia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir political alliance was established under the leadership of Wahunsenacawh, known to the English as Chief Powhatan. The territory was called Tsenacommacah, meaning densely inhabited land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe principal weapon of Powhatan warriors was the longbow, typically between five and six feet in length. These bows were commonly constructed from witch-hazel or hickory and formed an important part of the indigenous military equipment encountered by the English settlers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTensions over colonial expansion led to the Anglo-Powhatan Wars, including the major attacks organised under Opchanacanough in 1622 and 1644.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis standing archer makes an excellent addition to Powhatan military displays, particularly when positioned alongside kneeling archers, advancing warriors and other figures from the range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53279119966490,"sku":"POW-07","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/POW-07.jpg?v=1793524685","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/pow-07","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}